The BEAUTYDIRECTORY team trial a range of products to de-stress us in no time.
Aveda Stress-Fix Body Creme & Stress-Fix Concentrate
Tried and (always) trusted! I am an avid devotee of Aveda Stress-Fix Concentrate and rarely travel on a plane without it. The tiny rollerball dispenses just the right amount of product on my wrists, behind my ears and on the soles of my feet, and I instantly relax and have no problem falling asleep. I've recommended this to insomniac friends who also say it works brilliantly to help them wind down and fall asleep. The Aveda Stress-Fix Body Creme applied post-bath and before bedtime is another indulgent favourite and has become part of my routine when work or even life in general becomes too hectic. Thanks to the inclusion of real lavender, it smells divine, and has a luxurious feel that leaves skin feeling soft, soothed and completely cared for! Zzzzzzzz - Janet
Be Genki Serene Herbal Tea
Anybody who has ever visited BD HQ will confirm we’re tea junkies. We have piles of Earl Grey, English breakfast, peppermint and chamomile spilling out of the kitchen, and desk drawers stuffed with all kinds of leafy creations. I personally sip on different teas for different occasions, and Be Genki Serene Herbal Tea is the one I pour on deadline. Only a journalist will understand the minor heart palpitations and sweaty palms that accompany a looming deadline - and this is where Serene tea steps in. The tea’s blend of chamomillia, passion flower, lemongrass, rose hips and ginger can’t make you miraculously produce an article on time, but it sure can help to keep you calm during the creative process. - Sarah
Swisse Ultiboost Mega B+
Truth be told, I can be a bit of a stresshead (my Dad calls me a "worrywart" - thanks!). I'm a perfectionist who’s guilty of over-thinking things, and I really hate disappointing people, so I have the occasional mini melt-down. As a result of this, my new best friend is the Swisse Ultiboost Mega B+ range. Developed to support the body during times of stress, it includes a magical concoction of vitamin B, folic acid, vitamin C, vitamin E, calcium, magnesium, zinc and potassium (along with other key ingredients). These little pills have definitely come in handy in terms of keeping my general wellbeing in check! Thanks Swisse. - Yelena
Urban Rituelle Equilibrium Hand Cream
We’ve all been there: you’re sitting at your desk, working away, when you all of a sudden feel overwhelmed. That’s why I stash a hand cream at the office, so I can bring back a sense of zen. With mandarin, basil and lime essential oils, the Equilibrium Hand Cream is hypnotising and smells delicious. But beyond the superficial, it is rich in vitamins, antioxidants and active botanicals that promise to deeply nourish skin while arousing your senses and mood. This is my go-to product for those high blood pressure moments. And now I want the whole range - just saying! - Joc
Aromatherapy Associates De-Stress Muscle Bath & Shower Oil
Like most modern women, I can get stressed from time to time. Okay, that’s a lie - it happens a little more often than that. When there are deadlines to meet, an overflowing inbox to deal with, and the question if I remembered to feed the cat this morning, it’s no wonder why I feel tense and wound-up at the end of a busy day! Because of this, my nighttime routine is imperative to help me to relax and get a good sleep. Enter, Aromatherapy Associates De-Stress Muscle Bath & Shower Oil. The soothing scents of chamomile, petitgrain, and frankincense work to clear my mind and are beautifully accentuated in the steam of the shower. The oil is also super nourishing, so my skin is silky smooth afterwards. Plus, all those lovely scents linger, sending me off to the land of nod in style. – Whitney
